All-woman show, Hmong exhibit among Aurora's First Fridays' Gallery Night Feb. 2

First Fridays kicks off its new season with a gallery night on Feb. 2. The evening will feature 10 gallery openings with more than 20 venues open with art, music, and more in downtown Aurora.

The Aurora Public Art Commission will host "Nevertheless: Women Depicting Women" from 5 to 8 p.m. at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place. The invitational show curated by new public art director Jen Evans features 10 female artists and welcomes DJ Cqqchifruit.

"Documenting Downtown: A Photo Show" opens at Metropolitan Coworking, 14 W. Downer Place, Suite 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. The show features eight local photographers who capture the beauty and essence of downtown Aurora. East Aurora High School Jazz Ensemble performs from 6 to 8 p.m.

The traveling "Hmong American Voices Exhibit" opens at Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit immerses visitors in Hmong history, material culture, and explores what it means to be Hmong American. First Hmong Alliance Church Choir performs beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Dunham Atrium.

Also at First Fridays, visit pop-up shops at Aurora Regional Fire Museum and All Spoked Up, and ride the free trolley from 6 to 10 p.m.

Art openings, live music, and more are featured at First Fridays on Feb. 2 at several locations throughout downtown including:

• If These Walls Could Talk, 32 S. Stolp Ave., opens "Essence: Amanda Meyer," conceptual photography from artist Amanda Meyer, from 7 to 10 p.m.

• Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, opens "Images of the Aurora Fire Department: Photographs by Jim DeSomer" from 5 to 8 p.m.

• The ArtBar, 205 N. Broadway, is back in the tavern at Two Brothers Roundhouse with the Euphoria Show and in the lounge with Josh Schultz from 6 p.m. to midnight

• Fox Art Studio, 9 S. Stolp Ave., opens "Jim Zimmer: Recent Collage Work" and "Dada Soul Face" from 6 to 9 p.m.

• Gallery 1904, 1 E. Benton St., opens "Identity/PEOPLE" where five local artists explore the theme, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit gallery1904.com.

• The Web, 134 W. Downer Place, features Aurora artist Josue Paiz for one-night only. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St., features art by Marisa Muro in the Brick Gallery and live music by Olivia Ports from 6 to 9 p.m.

• River's Edge Cafe, 14 W. Downer Blvd., Suite 18, is open until 9 p.m. with Ben and Jecelyn Shankin.

• Gremlen Recording Studios, 130 W. Downer Place, hosts a karaoke night and open house from 6 to 9 p.m.

• Gillerson's Grubbery, 33 W. New York St., welcomes Sweetwater Brewery starting at 6 p.m. The brewery is giving out free glassware with draft purchase.

• AKA Dance, 14 W. Downer Place, hosts Family Game Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

• Culture Stock, 43 E. Galena Blvd., is open with Respect the Mic, a spoken word open mic from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

• SciTech, 18 W. Benton St., opens "Frozen Fractals Student Art Show," featuring artwork by Rosary and Marmion students. The traveling exhibit "Climate Change Oceans: Acid vs. Life" opens from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Oddlots Gallery at Holbrook Mill, 121 W. Benton St., hosts "1,000 Words" by Jean Hess from 6 to 9 p.m. Misty River Music Makers performs at 7 p.m.

• Indie Studio Space, 105 E. Galena Blvd., hosts a member showcase with Bruce Jones, founder of Naperville Photo Club, from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Place, is open with $5 mini classes, demos, massage, and more from 6 to 9 p.m.

• All Spoked Up, 14 W. Downer Place, Suite 12, hosts pop-up shop vendors Wheatley Design and Studio 88 from 5 to 9 p.m.

• Christian Science Reading Room, 34 S. Stolp Ave., is open with free kids crafts from 6 to 9 p.m.

First Fridays maps are available at all venues. Free trolley rides run from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.auroradowntown.org.